Demonstrate a complete understanding of the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, pathology, and clinical syndromes of coma.

Discuss all aspects of speech and language disorders.

Describe all aspects of seizure disorders, including pathophysiology, and the various clinical syndromes, anti- epileptic medications and the principles and interpretation of EEG.

Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of cerebral vascular occlusive disease, including pathogenesis, the clinical syndromes and management.

Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of CNS infection, including viral, fungal, parasitic and bacterial disease.

Discuss eye movements and their disorders; the visual pathway and its disorders; and basic abnormalities of the optic discs and retina.

Discuss in brief the major demyelinating diseases and cerebral degenerative diseases.

During the rotation, all residents should fulfill the Royal College’s CanMEDS Competecies.

COMMUNICATOR:

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Conduct, document and present neurological history and neurological exam.

With appropriate supervision discuss information on neurological disorders such as stroke, seizures and common degenerative syndromes with patients and family.

To gain familiarity with appropriate indications for neurological service referral

Through observation and performance of relevant neurological consultations,

To observe and participate in effective communication with patients, families and allied health staff in the context of acute illness, serious morbidity and stressful and emotional situations for patients and families

To understand basic principles of communication with allied health staff and relevant terminology

Consult other medical services such as medicine/endocrinology/neurosurgery appropriately

Take part in educational activities and teaching available on the neurology service

Be able to share workload and duties appropriately with resident colleagues

To work and collaborate effectively with other members of the neurology team, physiatrists, pharmacists and other medical services, allied health staff and patients and families to optimize safe and effective care in the acute and chronic care of neurological patients

To develop through observation and practical experience professional tactics for effective, honest discussion with patients and families with respect to challenging issues including delivery of grave diagnoses, withdrawal of care and disclosure of medical error.